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September 9, 2007 - Free Art Classes with Celebrity Instructor at Academy of Art at Founders College
Artist-Instructor Fernando Freitas will open the new fine art Studio and Degree programs in person on September 11th and 12th, 2007 Members of the community, artists and students are all welcome to participate in free art classes on either or both days.
Freitas is an award-winning classical-realist artist renowned for his relaxed, informative teaching style. Speaking about a short-term workshop under Fernando, student Craig Berry said, “I learned more in those two weeks than I did in four years at art school.” See Fernando on video by clicking this link.
Phone 434-228-3512 to reserve a seat.
September 3, 2007 - CEO Tamara Fuller's Interview with Scott Powell of History of our house, a website dedicated to Homeschoolers.
August 28, 2007 - Astronaut to Help Launch College -- Winston Scott to address the first class at Founders College opening.
Founders College today announced that former space shuttle astronaut Winston Scott has accepted an invitation to offer the keynote address when the school holds opening ceremonies for its first class of full-time students on September 9, 2007.
Scott, a retired captain of the U.S. Navy, was selected by NASA for the space program in March 1992. He flew on two shuttles; first as a mission specialist on STS-72 in 1996 and then on STS-87 in 1997. During his space travels Scott logged a total of 24 days, 14 hours, and 34 minutes in space. This included three spacewalks that totaled nearly 19.5 hours.
A former research and development project pilot, Scott flew the F-14 Tomcat, F/A 18 Hornet, and A-7 Corsair Aircraft. His total flight experience encompassed 20 different military and civilian aircraft. Scott earned his arts degree in music from Florida State University and his master of science degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School. He currently lives in Houston and serves as vice president and deputy general manager of Jacobs Engineering and Science Group Inc.
“Winston Scott is a pioneer in every sense of the word,” stated Dr. Bryan Niblett, Founders’ dean of faculty. “We are pleased that he will help us launch Founders College with his inspirational words based on a lifetime of fortitude and experience.”
Scott will be part of a program that takes place at Founders College on September 9 beginning at 6 p.m. Prior to the event, Scott will be the guest at a private, informal brunch being scheduled for Founders student body and their parents. Also included in opening program will be Founders’ chief executive officer Tamara Fuller and the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra with guest soloist Jennifer Jellings.
July 5, 2007 - Founders College Announces Fall Lecture Series.
Founders College will be conducting Lecture Series on varying topics.
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June 27, 2007 - Founders College Announces Faculty Appointments for the upcoming 2007-2008 year.
Founders College proudly announces the Faculty Appointments for the 2007-2008 academic year. They are:
Bryan Niblett, Ph.D. - Writing & Literature Professor
Robert Garmong, Ph.D. - Philosophy Professor
Steven Gedeon, Ph.D. - Business Professor
Michael V. Kennedy, Ph.D. - History Professor
Cindy MacMillan - Fine Arts Professor
Lee Sandstead - Art History Professor
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June 2, 2007 - Fine Arts Academy Opening June 8th, 2007
You are cordially invited to the Fine Arts Academy of Founders College on Friday, June 8 for our opening reception starting at 6:30pm at the Main Street Gallery in South Boston, VA.
Also, on Saturday June 9th, we will have sample art Classes starting at 11am.
On Sunday, June 10, we will host the Artful Brunch in the dining toom of The Inn at Berry Hill. Seating begins at 10am and reservations are required.
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June 1, 2007 - Back to Basics BFA Degree
Founders College -- a new liberal arts college emphasizing an integrated curriculum of logically ordered courses that illustrate connections among ideas in each field -- will grant the BFA degree to art students enrolled at either location, on completion of both the ARA curriculum and selected liberal-arts fundamental courses from the Founders catalogue.
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March 14, 2007 - Tamara Fuller named CEO
Founders College announced today that it has named Tamara K. Fuller to the position of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Ms. Fuller succeeds Gary Hull, Ph.D., who will become Chief of Educational Research and Development with responsibilities for cultivating the faculty, developing the curriculum and teacher training, and maintaining the highest level of academic standards.
Ms. Fuller is a highly successful businesswoman with 18 years of experience in organizational effectiveness, banking and real estate. Prior to Founders, she was a principal with a management consulting firm providing services to Fortune 100 executives. Ms. Fuller is also a founding member and director of the board of Howard Bank of Maryland.
"It has always been our plan to identify the right person for this job," said Dr. Hull. "After a year and a half of extensive search and due diligence, our board and advisors are convinced that we have made the right choice. Tamara Fuller has demonstrated exceptional vision as a leader, as well as the ability to make it happen. Everyone whose opinion I respect shares this view."
As CEO, Ms. Fuller will oversee an enterprise that includes the college's operations, resort hotel and hospitality functions, and a 390-acre mixed use development. "I am pleased to have this rare opportunity to pioneer a world-class brand centered on learning in every aspect of life," said Ms. Fuller. "I can think of no higher purpose than that of educating generations of successful individuals. Combine that with the grandeur and inspiration of our campus and our extremely talented team and this is the best job in the world."
February 28, 2007 - Virtual Campus Tour
Take a tour of Founders College, without leaving your home! Founders has created a Virtual Campus Tour. The tour displays the beauty of the Founders College campus and introduces students to their future experience.
View the Virtual Campus Tour here.
February 22, 2007 - Admission Application Updated
Founders College has updated its application for admission. Students are encouraged to use the updated application as they apply for Fall 2007. The update does not affect students who have already applied. You may download the updated application here.
February 10, 2007 - Dan Rathbone Graduates Early
Dan Rathbone, a member of the Founders Information Technology team, recently learned that he is graduating early from Virginia Tech. After completing the entire Computer Science curriculum in seven semesters, his early graduation was approved by the College of Engineering. Congratulations, Dan!
February 6, 2007 - Fired Up for Founders College
Nicholas Provenzo, a Washington D.C. blogger, recently visited the Founders campus.
I obviously do not believe one's environment determines one's being, but if ever are their places that meld nature and man together in exquisite harmony, the Berry Hill plantation ranks as one among them. The property is brimming with possibility, and I can only say how fortunate Founders' students and faculty will be that they will have this beautiful place to call their home.
Mr. Provenzo's article has been reproduced here (with permission) on our website.
February 2, 2007 - New News Page
Welcome to the News page! Due to the increasing volume of news, events, and updates, this news page was created. Be sure to check back often to catch up on the latest news about Founders College.
January 31, 2007 - Homeschool Mini-Site Launched
Founders College has launched a new section of their website with information for homeschooled students. The new section includes an article by Patrick Farenga, the thoughts of a visiting homeschool student, and information regarding the upcoming Seminar for Homeschool Parents and Students. Browse the new section here.
January 27, 2007 - "My Kind of Pedagogy" -
Grant Jones, author of the blog "The Dougout", recently posted his thoughts about Founders College.
"The core curriculum has no less than five courses on arts and literature as required in the lower division of study. Two science and one economics course round out the first two years of study. This is rigor. There are no fluffy 'intro' courses in 'communications' or this and that 'studies.' At the beginning of their junior year these students are going to actually understand the fundamental values of Western culture."
Read the full text of the article here.
Carolina Journal
Dr. Gary Hull explains why Founders College is
different than the other liberal arts colleges in
the US. Listen to the interview here.
January 4, 2007 - WRAL
WRAL takes a look inside Founders College on the
site of the Berry Hill Estate in South Boston, Virginia.
View the story here.